Learn about the MHAC Advisory Council, First Meeting of the Year on 2/25

by James Fuccione | Feb 17, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) hosts quarterly Advisory Council meetings to provide updates on local and statewide efforts to support and promote inclusive, age- and dementia friendly communities, policies and practices. Members of the MHAC...

In Their Own Words: Family Caregivers from Across the Country Share their Priorities and Recommendations

by James Fuccione | Feb 17, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

A new report by the LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass-Boston and published by NASHP’s RAISE Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center documents the concerns and recommendations for change shared by 1,613 family caregivers and organizations that work with them....

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan Foundations Give $1 Million to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Education in Communities of Color

by James Fuccione | Feb 10, 2021 | News and Updates

In their first joint community investment, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Tufts Health Plan Foundation are giving $1 million to support vaccine education, awareness and outreach in communities of color. Just one month after Harvard Pilgrim Health Care...

Joint Center for Housing Studies Fall Research Round-Up Highlights Older Adult Issues (Guest Blog Post)

by James Fuccione | Dec 31, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The following is a guest blog post by Jennifer Molinsky, Senior Research Associate, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University In 2020, the pandemic, a powerful movement for social justice, and another year of devastating natural disasters have all focused...

Age-Friendly Winter Spaces Guide Aims to Help Communities Embrace Winter, Promote Physical Activity and Social Engagement

by James Fuccione | Dec 16, 2020 | News and Updates

Through grant funding, collaboration, and technical support, communities across Massachusetts have an opportunity to support residents of all ages in remaining physically active and socially engaged this winter. The pandemic has heightened the awareness and importance...